Seaver to Host Sports Legends Series Debut
Seaver will host the syndicated sports interview show Sports Legends starting next month with Ted Williams as the first guest. The program, seen on about 100 stations nationwide, features interviews, film clips, and highlights with legends like Williams and others while offering local advertising opportunities and a 28 week basic package.
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Wade defeats Tracy Austin to reach semifinals in Philadelphia
Wimledon champion Virginia Wade, seeded fifth, upset 15-year-old Tracy Austin 6 4 6 4 in the quarterfinals of a 100000 dollar women's tennis tournament in Philadelphia. Wade rallied from a 4 1 deficit in the second set and saved two match points in the 10th game to seal the win. Virginia Ruzici beat Kerry Reid 6 1 7 5 in an earlier match.
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Hodam Named Athletic Director at Iowa Wesleyan
Rick Hodam head wrestling coach at Iowa Wesleyan College was named athletic director succeeding Dr. Kathleen Fajen. Fajen will remain head of the athletic department and coach volleyball and swimming. Hodam is a LeMars native who earned a master’s at Eastern New Mexico University and served as a football coach before joining Iowa Wesleyan in 1977.
Lisbon's A J Baxter Named NHSACA Coach of the Year
In Ocala Florida the National High School Athletic Coaches Assn names Lisbon Iowa coach A J Baxter as NHSACA Coach of the Year. Baxter a Morning Sun native has steered Lisbon to five state Class A championships in six years and is also a candidate for district coach of the year honors.
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Commings to Speak at Newton Nite Hawks Banquet
University of Iowa football coach Bob Commings will headline the Newton Nite Hawks banquet at the Newton Motor Inn on April 1 at 5 30 p m. Lions tight end Bill Larson, an all American in minor league football in 1976, will share the dais. Tickets cost 6 00 and can be ordered by mail or phone.
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Basketball scores roundup from midseason games
The sports brief lists final scores including Chicago defeating Boston 97 96 Detroit 107 over Portland 95 Philadelphia 131 over Milwaukee 122 Washington 107 over New Jersey 104 Houston 107 over Kansas City 103 Atlanta 96 over New Orleans 94 cr.
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Graham and Nelson Enter Amana VIP Golf Field
Lou Graham and Larry Nelson, runner ups from last week’s PGA Tour event, join the 12th Amana VIP Golf Tournament at the University of Iowa Finkbine course on June 19. The one day pro am features about 40 top PGA LPGA players. Graham seeks tenth appearance and Nelson his second. Kamp purse and exact figures noted with prior winnings included.
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Cyclone Gymnasts Lead After Big Eight Circuit
Cyclones hold the team lead after the compulsory round at the Big Eight Conference gymnastics championships in Lincoln Nebraska. Mark Trippel of Iowa State posted a 9.45 on floor as the event unfolded Saturday with Cyclones favored to stay on top.
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Drake Relays Saturday sales near 13th straight sellout
Drake Relays ticket manager Reid Allen reported Friday the Saturday program is within 1 600 tickets of a 13th consecutive sellout at Drake Stadium in Des Moines The event is two weeks ahead of last year in Saturday sales with about 6 000 tickets left for Friday events and good seating locations available.
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Colorado coach Brittenham to referee at Drake Relays
University of Colorado athletics head track coach Dean Brittenham has accepted an invitation to serve as a Decathlon Referee at the 69th Drake Relays. Drake Relays will be held April 29. Drake Relays director Bob Ehrhart announced the appointment.
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